UT astronomy professor Daniel Jaffe named vice president for research

Gregory L. Fenves, who became president of the University of Texas in June, can check off one major item on his lengthy to-do list: appointing a new vice president for research, a key member of his executive team. Fenves announced today that Daniel Jaffe, a professor of astronomy at UT, would assume the post Jan. 16.

Jaffe joined UT’s faculty in 1986 and is the immediate past chairman of the Department of Astronomy. He played a leading role in establishing the university’s partnership in the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile.

Fenves expressed confidence in Jaffe’s ability to pursue the university’s ambitious research goals, which include increasing collaboration among researchers in various disciplines and seizing new opportunities arising from the establishment of UT’s Dell Medical School.

Jaffe replaces Juan Sanchez, who is stepping down after 16 years as vice president of research.

Searches are under way for a number of other senior positions at the university, including an executive vice president and provost.

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